How to install LineageOS 14.1 (Android N) ROM in Nexus 6P

The Nexus 6Phas been around for over a year now and it still has a reputable position among android community. This is due to the fact that it managed to overcome many flaws of the Nexus lineup since its release. Awesome battery life and camera stock Android with monthly security updates.

It was not perfect though. To add to its already good software experience, Custom ROMs and kernels soon became available. ROMs like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, AOSP, Nexus and kernels like Franco, ElementalX are some of the best ones out there to try. You can checkout the best Nexus 6P Custom ROMs.

Cyanogenmod recently shut down but that wan not the end of this great ROM startup. Most of the developers migrated to form there own open source ROM called Lineage OS. And recently nightly builds started to become available starting with Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Oneplus and some other devices.

Here is a guide to flash the nightly build of Lineage OS on your nexus 6P :

PROCEDURE TO FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:

A custom kernel can enable user to have a supreme level of control of the device. It can facilitate Overclocking/Underclocking, undervolting, changing governor, changing I/O scheduler, Double tap to wake.

Select Install on the TWRP.

Navigate to the custom kernel zip.

Swipe to flash.

You’ll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button.

Sometimes, kernel comes with its own installer called AROMA installer. Select your desired setting and proceed.

UPDATING TO NEW VERSION OF LineageOSROM:

Some ROM doesn’t come with OTA updater. So you have to flash custom ROM every time the new ROM comes. Follow the following steps :

Download and copy the ROM in your internal storage.

Select Install on the TWRP main menu.

Navigate to the custom ROM.

Swipe to flash.

Wipe cache/dalvik and Reboot.

Now, all you need is a set of apps to flaunt your Nexus 6P. Root your device or just enjoy your custom, bloatware-free ROM. Let us know in the comments below if you need any help.